Euclid Beach Park
Cleveland, OH
Euclid Beach Park is a Cleveland Metroparks beach on the city's east side, on the site of the famous Euclid Beach amusement park that closed in 1969. The original arch still stands on Lake Shore Boulevard. The 650 foot beach has shaded picnic areas, a scenic observation pier, and a reservable pavilion.
A historic site with a pier and beach, though swimming isn't guarded here.
How we score beachesLook for the historic Euclid Beach Park arch on Lake Shore Boulevard; it's a Cleveland landmark.
Free parking at the park.
Paved paths lead to the pier and beach.
On summer evenings, families walk the observation pier to watch the sun drop over the downtown skyline to the west. There are no lifeguards here, so swimmers head to Villa Angela next door.
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